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From: Gemery@aol.com <Gemery@aol.com>
>>How competitive is a Triumph GT6 in C Street Prepared?
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>As much as I'm fond of the beasts, they're probably not competitive these
>days. Biggest hurdle is getting fender clearance in the front for really
wide
>rims/tires; however, the Spitfire guys seem to manage.
Flares are legal in Street Prepared.
>Second biggest hurdle
>is power... I think it's safe to assume that the pushrod motor will peak
out
>at around 120-130 HP with triple Webers trying to push a 1900 lb (1969's
>weight, add 50 lbs for later cars) nose heavy car. Radiator is weenie and
>transmission is weak.
These are more significant problems.
>Steering rate is slow.
Really? Isn't this the same rack as in the Europa?
>>I've never understood why the TR-6 is in DSP while the GT-6 is in CSP.
TR-6
>has better acceleration and, in SP trim, similar handling.
Hell, I'd like to see a certain member of our online community take his TR6
to Topeka in H Stock.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
Lotus Europa, VW Quantum Syncro, Chev Suburban
LOON, TCVWC, MAC
pethier@isd.net http://www.visi.com/mac/
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